C. Andrew John
Being a lifelong Mesa resident, I thought I had a pretty good handle on the needs in our community. Boy, was I wrong.
Like me, you may have heard about the bigger charities like the American Cancer Society, and you might be familiar with what they do. But also like me, you may not know about the needs in our community and the local charities that help meet them.
Here are three charities I thought you might want to learn about:
East Valley Children’s Theatre
This is a place where youth ages 5 through 18 can grow and develop into confident young adults by participating in classes, camps, performing troupes and main stage productions. EVCT is a place where learning is achieved while having fun, making lifelong friendships, and developing a strong character.
Foster Hope Foundation
More than 600 kids go into foster care each month in Arizona. To say the least, it’s very stressful, and the lack of funding doesn’t help. The Foster Hope Foundation hosts events and activities, as well as collects supplies, clothing and personal items for children in foster care. But it’s not all fun and games. They also provide scholarships and so much more.
Hacienda Children’s Hospital
As the first and only sub-acute pediatric hospital in the East Valley, Hacienda Children’s Hospital bridges the gap between acute care and home for kids with serious or complex medical conditions, illnesses and injuries.
To learn more about these charities, visit JustCallJohns.com, and click the John’s Gives Back contest link. We have more information on the webpage and links to their websites. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite charity while you are there.